Champions League
Bodø/Glimt – Tottenham Hotspur: Scrappy Spurs Salvage A Point (2-2)
This clash was a contest between clubs at the opposite ends of their processes. Spurs spoiled a special night for Scandinavian football, but Thomas Frank felt
Atlético Madrid – Eintracht Frankfurt: Five-Star Atlético Cruise to Dominant Champions League Victory (5-1)
Atlético Madrid put a frustrating start to their European campaign firmly behind them with a commanding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Bayern Munich – Chelsea: Kane Brace Seals First Champions League Victory (3-1)
One of the most anticipated fixtures of the Champions League first round of the league phase provided an entertaining competition between two well-matched sides. Careless mistakes
Eintracht Frankfurt – Galatasaray: A Celebratory Centenary for Dino Toppmöller (5-1)
Dino Toppmöller has hit 100 games at Eintracht Frankfurt and he had an even bigger reason to smile on Thursday night. His men hit a few
Paris Saint-Germain – Atalanta: Solid Start For The Defending Champion (4-0)
Luis Enrique’s men once again delivered another football recital, dismantling the Italian pressing system, with Nuno Mendes shining as what he truly is: the best full-back
Newcastle United – Barcelona: Rashford’s Double Fires Barcelona to Hard-Fought Away Victory (1-2)
FC Barcelona arrived at St James’ Park on the back of a convenient 6-0 win against Valencia while Newcastle were coming off a decisive win against
Liverpool – Atlético Madrid: Virgil Van Dijk To The Rescue (3-2)
Liverpool kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a late, dramatic win. Mohamed Salah set the Anfield early on fire, assisting Robertson before adding a
Manchester City – Napoli: City Break Down Stubborn Ten-Man Napoli (2-0)
The balance of this match was determined early on by Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card. From that point on, it was attack versus defense, with City
Real Madrid – Olympique Marseille:Madrid’s press suffocates De Zerbi’sbuild-up (2–1)
Real Madrid took control of their Champions League opener thanks to their intensity out of possession and constant exploitation of Marseille’s disorganized defensive scheme. Roberto De
Athletic Club – Arsenal: Super Subs Sink The Basque Arrival (0-2)
Athletic Club showed promise with a strong out-of-possession game plan, but Mikel Arteta soon turned to his trusted forwards to make an impact. From the bench,